Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake
Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake layers juicy shrimp with smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, sweet peppers, and tender onions over fluffy rice for a comforting, crowd-pleasing casserole. Each bite balances gentle heat, citrusy brightness, and creamy toppings like avocado and sour cream. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with all the fajita fixings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion. Cook, stirring, until softened, 6 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the pepper mixture, shrimp, undrained tomatoes, and rice. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Top each serving with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 782.48 kcal High 39%
- Protein 23.22 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 70.97 g 26%
- Total Fat 42.41 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 11.35 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 172.42 mg High 57%
- Sodium 458.62 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 6.18 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 7.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 194.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.77 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 603.53 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 22.39 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 63.61 mg Good Source 71%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tex Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 782.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Dried Oregano, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 782.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake healthy?
- Tex-Mex Shrimp and Pepper Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 782.48 calories and 23.22 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 458.62 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.35 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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